The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 20,500
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2698 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.74 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft